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convention
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an assembly of persons met for a common purpose
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debt
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something owed to another
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treaty
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an agreement or arrangement made by negotiation especially between two or more states or sovereigns
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decree
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an order usually having the force of the law
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neutral
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no engaged on either side (as in a political grouping)
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deserter
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one who quits his post without permission especially with the intent to remain away permanently
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blockade
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the isolation by a nation at war of a particular enemy area by means of troops or warships
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invasion
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entrance of an army into a country for conquest or plunder
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bombardment
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the act of attacking with artillery
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reinforcements
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additional troops or ships sent in for support as in wars or battles
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statute
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a law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
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resolution
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a formal expression of the opinion, will, or intent of an official body or assembled group
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embargo
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an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
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rector
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the head of a university or school. a clergyman in charge of a church of parish
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maritime
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of or relating to navigation or commerce on the sea
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ramparts
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a broad embankment raised as a fortification or protective barrier
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steeps
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places with steep areas
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conceals
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to hide from sight or to keep secret
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discloses
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exposes to view or makes known
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treason
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to attempt to overthrow the government of the state to which one owes allegiance or to bring about its defeat in war
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